Hidden Ruins & Chapels

Explore the lesser-known historical sites of the Bohemian Paradise near Turnov. This collection features the rock castle ruins of Kozlov and Zbirohy, alongside the secondary castle remains at Kavčiny. The list includes the Baroque municipal chapel of St. John of Nepomuk at Valdštejn Castle and solemn memorials dedicated to the victims of both World Wars. You will also find a monument to the renowned Czech historian Josef Pekař, offering a quiet perspective on the region's medieval architecture and cultural legacy.

Kozlov (Chlum)

Rock castle ruins located in the Olešnice cadastre within the Semily district. The site is accessible 24/7.

Zbirohy

Ruins of a medieval castle situated near Malá Skála in the Bohemian Paradise region.

svatý Jan Nepomucký

A Baroque municipal chapel located within the grounds of Valdštejn Castle, serving as a Roman Catholic place of worship.

Kavčiny

Remains of a medieval castle located in the vicinity of Valdštejn.

památník obětem 2. světové války

Memorial dedicated to the victims of the Second World War.

Padlým I. a II. světové války

Statue and regional heritage monument honoring those who fell during World War I and World War II.

Josef Pekař

Statue and regional heritage memorial dedicated to the significant Czech historian Josef Pekař.